Ethics Officer- P3

Overview

To support the enhancement of a robust ethical framework within the World Food Programme (WFP) by managing conflict of interest disclosures, advising on policy development, supporting retaliation protection processes, and fostering relationships to promote ethics and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substantive input to the definition and implementation of the Ethics Office Strategy and Work Plan.
• Provide timely advice and guidance on ethics and standards of conduct to WFP employees and management, and track all queries.
• Contribute to the management of the annual disclosure programme by reviewing disclosed conflicts of interest and ensuring smooth rollout.
• Develop and deliver training programmes, e-learning modules, and/or train-the trainer modules on ethics, values, principles and standards.
• Provide advice and review in the drafting of WFP policy documents, circulars, and regulations where ethical aspects are involved.
• Provide advice and support to the review of requests for protection against retaliation, drafting memos and responses.
• Contribute to enhancing the presence of the Ethics Office on WFP internal and external websites or through other online channels or relevant publications.
• Provide analysis, draft and support reporting on and promoting the overall work of the Ethics Office.
• Build positive and effective cooperation and relationships internally within WFP and externally across the United Nations and with the Rome-based agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Ethics Officer.

Required Experience

5 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in legal advice, compliance, risk assessment, ethics or other related areas.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in law, ethics, public administration, international affairs, compliance, or other related fields.

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